• Optics

    by Published on 04-30-2013 07:30 PM
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    2. Reflex Sight Reviews
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    So why are we reviewing an obvious close quarter combat sight on a Savage firearm enthusiast website? Simple, tactical configurations that our readers like to do to their Savage rifles cover the complete spectrum. ...
    Published on 04-20-2013 07:00 PM
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    2. Binocular Reviews
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    The Leupold BX-4 McKinley HD line of binoculars is all new for 2013, and I just happened to be fortunate enough to get my hands on a 10x42mm example for evaluation.

    I should probably start off by noting that I am not a binocular expert - not by any means. In fact, when it comes to binoculars I generally have very little interest in them and they have only played a minor role in my 30 years of hunting and other outdoor activities.
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    Published on 02-05-2013 10:28 PM
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    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
    Nikon M-223 2-8x32mm mounted atop a Smith & Wesson M&P15 TS

    Over the course of the latter half of 2012 I found myself consumed by the task of finding just the right optic for my AR-15. My quest was complicated by the fact that I specifically wanted an optic that had a low enough magnification on the bottom end to allow it to function reasonably well as a close-quarters reflex-style sight, but also have enough magnification on the top end to allow for precision shooting out to 300 yards or more. ...
    by Published on 07-06-2012 01:21 PM
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    2. Other Gunsmithing Tool Reviews,
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    The Reticle-Tru showing the reticle alignment slot, ocular V, and top and bottom pointers.

    I was recently sent a new tool used to align your reticle so as to be perfectly inline with the centerline of your firearm. ...
    Published on 03-24-2012 06:06 PM
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    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
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    For 2011 Leupold announced an all new line of rifle scopes dubbed the VX-R. What separates this line apart from the rest of Leupold’s hunting scopes is the fact that it features an all new proprietary FireDot illuminated reticle system. While illuminated reticles are nothing new, Leupold has upped the ante with its innovative and highly functional control system.
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    Published on 10-26-2010 12:47 AM
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    News that Leupold & Stevens, Inc. had purchased the Redfield name and intended to revive the brand first hit the presses back in the spring of 2009. By the fall of 2009 the new Redfield Revolution line of hunting optics entered initial production and the new models were finding their way into the hands of gun writers at many of the well known publications. ...
    Published on 05-19-2010 05:03 PM
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    2. Scope Mounts
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    In the spring of 2010, Savage unveiled their new top-secret rifle the Edge, and within less than two moths after Savage unveiled this new rifle, EGW created a new, one-piece Picatinny/Weaver mount for it. At this time, there is no other alternative for a one-piece mount, for the Edge. This is the first product I have ever gotten from EGW and I will evaluate this new mount and describe how it fits, works, and how well it is made.

    The Edge is a new altogether different design rifle that has a dissimilar scope base mounting distance than that of the 110/10 model Savage rifles. The Edge is able to use the two-piece mounts made for a round back Savage 110/10 series rifle, but this limits the availability of ...
    Published on 05-19-2010 12:59 AM
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    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
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    When someone mentions the name Leupold, people automatically recognize the name for top-notch quality in sporting optics. I was excited to get a Leupold FX-3 competition silhouette scope, and hopefully it would fill my need for a lightweight benchrest scope that would fit 1-inch rings.
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    Published on 11-23-2009 05:49 PM
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    2. Range Finder Reviews
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    When I first read about Leupold’s new line of laser rangefinders I knew right away that I wanted to get my hands on one. The feature that drew me in the most was the True Ballistic Range feature which all but eliminates the need to mentally account for uphill and downhill shots with either a gun or bow. Rest assured I’ve missed more than one deer due to not taking into account the angle of the shot in the heat of the moment.

    The RX-III combines laser rangefinding with digital electronics, an inclinometer, and the ability to deliver both True Ballistic Range - the ballistically equivalent range to the target - and the conventional line of sight distance measurement. Additional features include a built-in thermometer, scan mode, low battery indicator, and Leupold's Match 13 Reticle ...
    Published on 05-14-2009 01:11 AM
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    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
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    Scopes designed specifically for muzzleloaders and shotguns are nothing new to the market, and most every manufacturer now offers their own version with unique features they hope will prove to be the best solution out there. ...

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